To promote and encourage the benefits of angling to people of all ages,to provide free permits for anyone under the age of 16 To participate in community spirit by maintaining council footpaths along the river plus keeping our riverbanks clear for easy access for the whole community not just anglers

Marymass Committee is made up of volunteers who run the 12 day festival every year. We We are a group of volunteers who run the full 12 days of the Marymass Festival. Our festival and events are open for everyone across the Irvine locality and North Ayrshire. Marymass is a traditional horse festival held every August in Irvine. Mixing traditional with modern, our 12 days of festivities means there is something for everyone! From horse racing to fireworks, funfair, dog show, live music and so.

On an annual basis, Kilmory and Kildonan organsie a Christmas Lunch bringing together all those over the age of 65. This includes those socially isolated and those who live in rural isolation. For many of our senior citizens it is a chance to meet with the new residents of the villages and and link up with old friends. We provide an excellent three course lunch , a gift from Santa and an afternoon of entertainment. Free transporation is offered for all.

A safe space for women, combining creative activities, peer support and community connection to improve mental health and wellbeing. We hope to reduce social isolation, by giving opportunities to connect, grow and thrive together.

Tasty Hong Kong lunches and music for elderly people – bringing joy, culture, and friendship while tackling loneliness in our community.

WKCIL exists to support the regeneration of the village through Craft Town Scotland. WKCIL rents studios to crafters, helping to keep the village vibrant. The Barony Centre is the hub of all the activity, acting as a central point for showcasing and selling arts and crafts from local and National artists and makers. There is also a very busy cafe in the Barony, which acts as a community hub. WKCIL employs 11 part-time staff, all based in the Barony centre.

Our vision is to host a Christmas celebration that is welcoming to all, strengthens community bonds, and brings back the wonder of the festive season. With the lighting of our community Christmas tree, Santa visits, entertainment, and locally run festive stalls, we will create a joyful event where the benefits are shared by the whole community.

Firth of Clyde Coastal Rowing Club (Foccrs) are desperately needing an all weather gazebo style shelter for attending rowing, fundraising and recruitment events.

Community Roots is applying for support to provide compost, plants, and seeds for both our community garden and for local growers who take part in our sustainable growing programme.